Nathan Found

NATHAN KEITH "BUD" FOUND
Passed away peacefully on March 31, 2013 in his 89th year. Bud was born in Kenaston, SK on a 1000 acre farm pioneered in 1907 by his father. Bud was the fifth of five brothers. Predeceased by his father Richard Henry Found, his mother Ethel Darland (nee Cannam) and brothers Sherman, Dwight, Grey and Virgil. Bud is survived by his loving wife Gwen (nee Dingwall) and his nieces and nephews: Captain SR (Rick) Found, his wife Corrine and their children Richard (Sarah) and Heather of North Bay, ON; Dr. Gary Found, his wife JoAnn and daughter Gina of Modesto, CA; and Jack Balderston, his wife Mary and children Christopher and Jamie of Barrie, ON; David Dingwall, his wife Judy and children Steven and Michael of Calgary, AB. Bud had a career in aviation spanning a 73 year period. Starting in 1937 with Aircraft Repair in Edmonton (a division of MacKenzie Air Service), he came to Ontario in 1944 and with his brother Sherman established Found Brothers Aviationin 1946. Forced to retire in the mid sixties due to economic conditions, he turned his entrepreneurial talents to stock and real estate investment. In both areas he became highly successful. In 1992, while vacationing in British Columbia and Alaska, he was pressured by many FBA owners to reinstate the aircraft. At almost 70 years of age he accepted the challenge and established Found Aircraft Canada Inc. in Parry Sound and introduced the Found Bush Hawk. In 2001, Bud was made an Honorary Fellow of The Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute. Then in 2002, Found Aircraft Canada received an award from IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Programme) and the Department of Industry for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Effort. At Bud's request, cremation has already taken place. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday June 8th, 2013 from 3pm to 5pm at the Weston Golf and Country Club. Care entrusted to the Ward Funeral Home (416-241-4618). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated. Please visit Bud's Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com